Publisher's Synopsis
""The History of the Origin and Establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal"" is a book written by Alexandre Herculano, a Portuguese historian and novelist. This book provides a detailed account of the establishment and evolution of the Inquisition in Portugal, from its origins in the late 15th century to its abolition in the 19th century. The author explores the political, religious, and social factors that led to the creation of the Inquisition in Portugal, as well as its impact on the country's history and culture. Herculano also delves into the methods and practices of the Inquisition, including its use of torture and persecution of those accused of heresy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Portugal, the Inquisition, and the relationship between religion and power in Europe during the Middle Ages and early modern period.1926. The documents used in this volume are, for the most part, drawn up by the very men who took part in those varied intrigues, and they are largely the originals themselves. Providence has preserved them to be the avengers of many crimes, and perhaps, though we imagine we are acting spontaneously, are little more than instruments of divine justice. This work traces the history and origin of the Inquisition in Portugal from the Inquisition in Europe to the Inquisition being established without restriction in 1547 and 1548, with an epilogue of 1561.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
